*Trip Canceled* Raft Trip for Inner-City Kids! This Sat.
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 4:04 pm
April 16
Hey Folks,
With great disappointment I’m announcing that Saturday’s trip has been canceled. Above all, we want the kids to have a positive experience which simply isn’t possible if Saturday’s weather forecast holds. STEP has asked us to consider doing the trip in the fall so expect to hear from me or Luke then. I want to thank you for your heart and the generosity you’ve displayed toward these kids.
SYOTR,
Paul Smith
///FINAL UPDATE April 14///
A great big thanks to all who've committed their time and equipment to this worthy event! I believe we've got everything covered and the river seems to be cooperating.
Paul Smith at 479-283-8799 or Luke Coop at 501-951-8635
///UPDATE April 7///
April 18 is just around the corner and it looks like this trip is really coming together! Thanks to all who have committed their time, boats and equipment! If you haven't already, you should be hearing from Luke or myself. We can still use a few more hands and maybe a raft just in case. We're targeting the Middle Buffalo, Baker Ford to Gilbert, which is nearly 10-miles. Kevin Cheri, NPS BNR Superintendent, will be joining us. If you're interested please don't hesitate to call.
Paul Smith at 479-283-8799 or Luke Coop at 501-951-8635
Changed date to Saturday, April 18 to alleviate conflict with Bayou floats, etc.
We need your help to take a group of inner-city kids from Little Rock rafting! On Saturday, April 18 we’d like to get 10-15 boys and girls, ages 12-18, and their adult mentors on the river for a day. Depending on river levels likely destinations could be the upper/middle Buffalo River, Mulberry River or Big Piney Creek. I need folks to volunteer their time and equipment to help provide an experience these young people (or us) will not soon forget. I’m looking for 10-12 rafts with rowers or paddle captains, as many safety boaters and a shuttle crew. The mentoring program will get the kids and their mentors to the river and will also cover the event with liability insurance. Additionally, we’re going to need PFDs, helmets, river clothing and the like. If you’d like to participate in this very worthwhile event please contact either myself, Paul Smith at 479-283-8799 or Luke Coop at 501-951-8635.
Hey Folks,
With great disappointment I’m announcing that Saturday’s trip has been canceled. Above all, we want the kids to have a positive experience which simply isn’t possible if Saturday’s weather forecast holds. STEP has asked us to consider doing the trip in the fall so expect to hear from me or Luke then. I want to thank you for your heart and the generosity you’ve displayed toward these kids.
SYOTR,
Paul Smith
///FINAL UPDATE April 14///
A great big thanks to all who've committed their time and equipment to this worthy event! I believe we've got everything covered and the river seems to be cooperating.
Paul Smith at 479-283-8799 or Luke Coop at 501-951-8635
///UPDATE April 7///
April 18 is just around the corner and it looks like this trip is really coming together! Thanks to all who have committed their time, boats and equipment! If you haven't already, you should be hearing from Luke or myself. We can still use a few more hands and maybe a raft just in case. We're targeting the Middle Buffalo, Baker Ford to Gilbert, which is nearly 10-miles. Kevin Cheri, NPS BNR Superintendent, will be joining us. If you're interested please don't hesitate to call.
Paul Smith at 479-283-8799 or Luke Coop at 501-951-8635
Changed date to Saturday, April 18 to alleviate conflict with Bayou floats, etc.
We need your help to take a group of inner-city kids from Little Rock rafting! On Saturday, April 18 we’d like to get 10-15 boys and girls, ages 12-18, and their adult mentors on the river for a day. Depending on river levels likely destinations could be the upper/middle Buffalo River, Mulberry River or Big Piney Creek. I need folks to volunteer their time and equipment to help provide an experience these young people (or us) will not soon forget. I’m looking for 10-12 rafts with rowers or paddle captains, as many safety boaters and a shuttle crew. The mentoring program will get the kids and their mentors to the river and will also cover the event with liability insurance. Additionally, we’re going to need PFDs, helmets, river clothing and the like. If you’d like to participate in this very worthwhile event please contact either myself, Paul Smith at 479-283-8799 or Luke Coop at 501-951-8635.